The overarching charge of the BCS Diversity Committee is to enhance the richness of our department’s composition. We seek to attract the brightest scientists from all walks of life, and to foster an inclusive, fair and cordial culture where every individual, irrespective of his/her background, has a real chance to excel. A specific charge of the BCS Diversity Committee is to review current practices and identify actionable opportunities for improvement.

The charge of the BCS Junior Faculty Mentoring Committee is to assess the needs of junior faculty, remcommend strategies to ensure effecitve mentoprship, and help junior faculty obtain effective mentorship. This Committee is not an evaluation body, but a venue in which junior faculty can get advice without concern that they are being judged.